Simeon Maskrey KC
Simeon is undoubtedly in a tier of his own. He is a supreme advocate.'
7BR has ‘excellent strength in depth for claimant clinical negligence work’, and the team is lauded for being ’highly skilled in handling complex, sensitive cases with care and clarity’. The group’s workload includes advising on high-value cases involving birth injury claims, including cerebral palsy cases, spinal injuries and medical negligence claims. Richard Baker KC has ‘tremendous and in-depth knowledge of the legal issues in clinical negligence claims’. Hugh Preston KC is often instructed in severe, high-value obstetric injury claims. Timothy Meakin acts for both claimants and defendants in complex brain and spinal injury claims.
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Testimonials
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- 'Albie Barton is a very well loved clerk. He cares deeply about client service.'
- 'Albie is lovely to work with, responsive, helpful and personable.'
- 'Emma Wise is excellent.'
- 'The clerks are fantastic and very approachable.'
- '7BR is excellent in respect of clinical negligence counsel.'
- 'A very strong set, with a good range of barristers.'
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Jonathan Bertram
‘Helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and effective.'
Conor Dufficy
‘Conor is strategic and has good judgement.’
Kate Lumbers
‘Kate is a standout junior in the field of clinical negligence, widely respected for her meticulous approach and calm, assured advocacy.’
Adam Walker
‘He remains very calm and collected in difficult situations.’
James Weston
Chris Canning
‘Chris is very responsive and provides very thorough and detailed advice.’
Sarah Edwards
‘Sarah is able to put very nervous clients, who have to discuss very sensitive and personal issues, at ease.’
Patricia Leonard
James MacDonald
‘Very bright and competent, instills confidence, and is personable with clients.’
Craig Carr
‘Craig has excellent attention to detail and is always calm and relaxed in his approach with the client.'
Nia Frobisher
'Nia is the perfect blend of professional, intelligent and empathetic.'
Simon Wheatley
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
